revascularization

[ ree-vas-kyuh-ler-uh-zey-shuh n ]

/ riˌvæs kyə lər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

the restoration of the blood circulation of an organ or area, achieved by unblocking obstructed or disrupted blood vessels or by surgically implanting replacements.

Nearby words

revalue, revamp, revanche, revanchism, revanchist, revascularization, revascularize, revd, reveal, revealed, revealed religion

Origin of revascularization

First recorded in 1950–55; revascularize + -ation

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Medicine definitions for revascularization

revascularization

[ rē-văs′kyə-lər-ĭ-zā′shən ]

n.

Reestablishment of blood supply to a part or organ.